Zonte Metals Appoints Brian MacEachen to Management Team

TSXV: ZON

BEDFORD, NS, Jan. 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Zonte Metals Inc or the "Company" is
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Brian MacEachen to the role
of Vice President of Finance.

Mr. MacEachen is a chartered accountant and consultant with over 25
years of experience with publicly-listed companies. Mr. MacEachen's
experience in the mining industry has included executive and director
positions with both producers and junior explorers, including
Franco-Nevada, Aur Resources, Brigus Gold (formerly Linear Gold),
Avalon Rare Metals and Linear Metals (now Stockport Exploration). Mr.
MacEachen will provide ongoing financial and strategic management
consulting to the Company.

The Company also announces it has, pursuant to the company's rolling
stock option plan, granted incentive stock options to its directors,
officers, employees and consultants to purchase an aggregate of up to
610,000 common shares. The stock options have a five year term, subject
to an 18-month vesting period and have an exercise price of $0.10 per
share.

"We are very pleased to have Brian MacEachen join Zonte's Management
Team," said Terry Christopher, President and CEO. "Brian's professional
and industry knowledge will play an integral role in Zonte's growth
going forward."

About Zonte

Zonte Metals Inc. is a junior explorer focused on gold and copper. The
Corporation is actively reviewing and completing field due diligence on
projects in South America.

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